Crime Rate in Marshes: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Marshes

The total recorded crimes in Marshes, Broadland, UK in February 2026 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Marshes crime rate of 56.13 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Marshes, encompassing approximately 106 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Marshes Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Cricketer'S Walk with total crimes: 1
  • Caters Close with total crimes: 1
  • Yare View Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Marshes?

To understand the safety of Marshes, we need to analyze Marshes crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Broadland:

    • In 2024, Marshes demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Broadland average, with 100 crimes compared to 226.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Marshes recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.

    • In 2023, Marshes had fewer crimes than the Broadland average, with 121 crimes compared to 212. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Marshes recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Broadland, Marshes has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Marshes Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Marshes crimes were 100. The crime rate of Marshes in 2024 was 935.45 (year) or 77.95 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Broadland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Marshes were around 121 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1131.90 (year) or 94.32 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Broadland.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Marshes)CrimesRank (Marshes)CrimesRank (Marshes)
AylshamNA NA506 1465 1
Thorpe St Andrew South EastNA NA448 3435 2
Sprowston EastNA NA480 2353 4
Hellesdon South EastNA NA447 4426 3
Hellesdon North WestNA NA416 5330 5
Old Catton and Sprowston WestNA NA265 9301 6
BrundallNA NA356 6275 8
Sprowston CentralNA NA283 8279 7
WroxhamNA NA311 7271 9
Horsford and FelthorpeNA NA249 10261 10
Thorpe St Andrew North WestNA NA244 11255 11
Blofield with South WalshamNA NA218 12200 12
Spixworth with St FaithsNA NA161 16189 13
Taverham NorthNA NA197 13148 16
PlumsteadNA NA119 21152 14
BuxtonNA NA169 14149 15
AcleNA NA163 15123 22
HevinghamNA NA85 24140 17
Taverham SouthNA NA150 17136 18
EynesfordNA NA144 18133 19
ReephamNA NA132 19123 21
Drayton NorthNA NA82 26128 20
BurlinghamNA NA121 2087 25
Great WitchinghamNA NA92 2385 26
ColtishallNA NA85 2592 24
Drayton SouthNA NA71 2776 27

Marshes Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
November 20251
September 20253
August 20251
May 20252
February 20251

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
August 20252
July 20252
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
October 20252
June 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
October 20251
February 20252

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
February 20251

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20255
November 20254
October 20254
September 20258
August 20252
July 20252
June 20253
May 20256
April 20253
March 20256
February 20254

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
October 20252
July 20251
February 20251

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
May 20251

High Crime Locations Marshes in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Marshes postcode area is presented below.

1. Cricketer'S Walk (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Caters Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
3. Yare View Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Chapel Field (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Pottle'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
6. Halvergate Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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